Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp amid reports of rift with coach Jesus - Reuters

Portugal’s national team was in a training camp in Copenhagen preparing for Thursday’s Nations League match against Denmark when a change to the starting line‑up was announced. Coach Jorge Jesus confirmed that the 41‑year‑old captain and striker Cristiano Ronaldo would not be in the starting eleven for the upcoming fixture.

Following the coach’s decision, Ronaldo said he walked out of the training camp. The player’s departure was reported shortly after the announcement that he would be dropped from the match squad.

Jesus reiterated that he does not intend to start Ronaldo in the Denmark game, but emphasized that there is no personal feud between the two. He described the selection decision as a tactical choice rather than a disciplinary measure.

The incident has been described in media reports as a possible rift between Ronaldo and the coach. While the coach has denied any conflict, the circumstances of the captain’s exit have fueled speculation about tension within the squad.

Portugal will face Denmark in the Nations League on Thursday with Ronaldo unavailable for selection, and the team will proceed with the remaining squad members under Jesus’s direction.